The days of sea voyage were very boring, and although Lucius did not encounter great danger by relying on the course pointed out by the compass left by the founder, the loneliness on board was intolerable.

Especially as we gradually go deeper into the depths of the chaotic sea, there is hardly any unusual scenery on the sea, it is always the same, gray and cloudy sky, gray and dark blue water, and even islands and reefs are difficult to see.

This feeling is like being trapped in some strange circle, the entire steel battleship and the people on the ship seem to be completely cut off from the world, as if this unknown route will never come to an end.

In the wheelhouse of the steel battleship, everyone gathered in it, looking at Lucius who always insisted on the course, and everyone did not understand why Lucius had to insist and drift like this on this sea with no end and hope.

In the face of everyone's doubts, Lucius still insisted on his judgment: "We should believe that the creator, since he stayed on this compass, it means that the route given on the compass must be safe, and it will definitely allow us to successfully cross this chaotic sea, successfully cross that diaphragm, and enter the sea in the east." ”

Lucius's insistence made everyone feel a little helpless, and it was still Belletti who spoke first: "But have you seen that we have reached the edge of the diaphragm many times before, but because of the course given by the compass, we changed our course, and we ended up moving away from the diaphragm that was almost close again and again. ”

According to Beludi, Lucius actually knew it very well in his heart, and he also saw with his own eyes the diaphragm that was close at hand, standing at the forefront of the bow of the ship, and even gave people the illusion that he could touch it with his outstretched hand.

But Lucius always felt that it was not real, he felt that it was an illusion, or that it was actually the fog of the sea. Just like the Haishi Building, it seems that they can reach it with their hands, but if they do touch it, it is likely that there will be danger waiting for them.

This is not only a kind of trust in the founder, but also a confidence in his own crisis judgment, in the unknown sea of the loss of rules in front of him, if he cannot be alert to the crisis, it is likely to fall into some kind of dangerous situation.

And now, most of the people on board, due to the loss of the power bestowed by the rules. They lose that sense of crisis and alertness, so they can't sense that danger is near.

After getting rid of the confusion and self-blame of his previous past, Lucius made up his mind that he must ensure the safety of everyone, and he must sail this steel battleship he knows to ride the wind and waves like the founder and cross the chaotic sea into the East.

In the face of everyone's doubts, Lecius said calmly: "Some things, what you may not see are real. Those diaphragms may seem close at hand, but they can actually be traps at sea. ”

Seeing that many people were not impressed, Lucius continued: "Have you forgotten the reef we encountered before? Do you want to experience that danger again with those hidden sea monsters?"

Hearing this, most of them lowered their heads and stopped talking, but it was not difficult to see that they no longer trusted Lucius as firmly as before. They began to question and repel Lucius's words.

After a moment of silence, Noko stood up and said, "Lucius, don't you think. Are you a bit overbearing now? You weren't like that before, people used to consult with us, listen to everyone's opinions, and talk to people about their opinions, but now? Now you're like a maverick tyrant. ”

Noko's words made Ruciuston stunned, he didn't expect that his partner, who had been born and died with him and experienced many hardships, would actually say such a thing to himself.

Looking at Noko a little blankly, Lucius squeezed out a smile on his face: "Hehe, Noko, if you have any opinions, you can put them forward, I didn't say that I didn't listen to the opinions of all of you." ”

Norco sneered disdainfully and replied, "Yes? Then we want to know, are you really sure that the current route is really correct?"

Lecius asked, somewhat puzzled, "What do you mean? Don't you see that we have never encountered any danger, and is this not enough to prove the right course?"

"Yes, that's right, it's a safe route. "But whether it's correct, I'm afraid there are doubts, and if you're willing to listen to us, why can't we try to change course?"

Seeing Noko's appearance, Lucius finally understood that it turned out that Noko and they were all beginning to question the route, they didn't want to sail on the same sea, they wanted to see changes.

With a wry smile of helplessness, Lucius shook his head and explained: "Noko, those diaphragms may not be real, if those diaphragms are illusions, we will rush in, in case we break into the dangerous sea, we will be very passive." ”

"So what? Are we not passive when we are always circling the seas as we are now?"

Noko's-for-tat was something Lucius hadn't expected, and he could feel that Noko really seemed to have some opinions about himself, and seemed to want to prove something to others.

Lucius didn't want to argue with him, he just wanted to stick to his current course and keep everyone safe, because he didn't want to see his companion in danger again.

So in the face of-for-tat, Lucius could only say indifferently in the end: "Norke, I don't want to argue with you about anything, I just need you to know that I am doing this for everyone, I don't want partners who go to sea together, and in the end there will be people who can't enter the East with everyone." ”

Norco sneered and retorted: "Hehe, you are afraid, you are timid, you are no longer the Lucius who broke into the misty forest, you dared to try and fight at that time, and now you are a coward who insists on being conservative." ”

"Noko, if you think that this will provoke me, then you are too naïve, and your guts are not reflected in such meaningless recklessness. ”

Hearing this, Noko's expression suddenly turned cold, and it could be seen that a trace of anger flashed in his eyes, and the eyes he looked at when he stared at Lucius were no longer the eyes of his former partners and friends.

At this moment, Du Liniang stood up, blocked the two who were a little tense, and comforted: "Okay, you don't quarrel here, since the route is safe, then let's continue the current route for the time being, but if you can't get out of this sea area again, then the next time you encounter a diaphragm, I think you can send someone to try it." ”

Hearing this, Lu Xiusius's face suddenly became ugly, and he frowned and looked at Du Liniang and shouted, "Auntie, you ......"

But before Lucius could say anything to refute, Du Liniang stopped him and said, "Okay, I said it, I sent someone to try, not for everyone to break through together, and you don't have to insist on it." ”

Originally, Lucius still wanted to argue with reason, but seeing Du Liniang constantly glaring at him, Lucius understood Du Liniang's intentions, and he didn't want him to make the relationship with Norco too stiff, so he had to make concessions.

In times of crisis like this, when everyone works together to get through the difficulties, insisting on one's own judgment can lead to a stiff relationship that can make things worse in the end.

These Lucius knew very well in his heart, so he knew that he couldn't get too stiff with Noko, after all, they were partners in the same boat, and Lucius didn't want to look at it, Noko and himself really turned against each other.

Seeing that Lucius made concessions, Du Liniang didn't give everyone a chance to continue arguing, clapped her hands and said, "Okay, since the matter has been decided, then everyone should go back and rest first, and after recuperating our spirits, we can better deal with the troubles and dangers in the voyage." ”

Lucius stood quietly in the cab, watching everyone turn and leave, and in the end, only him and the robot, as well as Du Liniang, who did not leave, were left in the cab.

Looking at Du Liniang, Lucius didn't know what to say, he understood Du Liniang's intentions, and he also knew that Du Liniang's method was the safest solution, otherwise the longer the backlog of contradictions broke out, the more terrible it would be.

After a long time, it was Du Liniang who spoke first: "Lucius, do you think that the aunt made you violate your principles?"

Hearing this, Lucius hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, auntie, I understand your intentions, you don't want me to have a stalemate with Norco, and you want to resolve the conflict between me and them." ”

Du Liniang sighed: "Yes, I am very happy that you can understand my intentions, this proves that you have really grown up, and you can now consider the overall situation, instead of blindly knowing how to be strong." ”

Speaking of this, Du Liniang's words changed sharply, and she said with a somewhat solemn expression: "However, there is another important reason why I say this, that is, we have not much food in reserve, and we must think of a way to break the status quo, otherwise we will soon be empty." ”

"What?" said Lucius, astonished, "there is not much food left?how can this be? Didn't we fill the two cabins below with food before we set out? How could it be so fast that there was not much food?"

Du Liniang's words made Lu Xius feel a little panicked, because food and fresh water are the most important things for sea navigation, especially without the power given by the rules, the people on the ship can only rely on the food and fresh water on the ship, otherwise I am afraid that no one will survive for long.

Seeing that Lu Xius was a little panicked, Du Liniang shook her head and said: "Don't forget, we have been sailing at sea for nearly four months, plus we have lost the power given by the rules, and the food and fresh water needed to maintain the body will also increase, so the consumption of food has always been very large, and the food and fresh water in the two-story cabin are actually not much saved." ”

Lucius's expression changed from panic to solemnity, because he knew very well that everyone on the steel battleship was about to face a terrible test that could decide everyone's life and death. (To be continued......)